Benedict K. Tiong, MD
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Benedict K. Tiong, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Santa Monica Rheumatology |
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Ben Tiong completed medical school at New York Medical College and did his internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. Of note, Dr. Tiong completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and grew up in Los Angeles.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2018

Residency

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2016

Degrees

MD, New York Medical College, 2013
MS, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
175 total ratings | 131 reviews
5.0
Dr. Tiong is always personable and thorough in his treatment.
4.0
I felt seen and heard . Dr Tiong and I looked at my labs together as he explained all my concerns. I was very pleased
5.0
It was great.
5.0
He es very nice , parient and polite. I wish all doctors were like that.
5.0
He was so patient and did a lot of work going into our visit to understand my case to ensure the appointment was meaningful. He was empathic and patient and gave me all the answers I needed.